Simrad NSS7 Installation Manual

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8 | Introduction | NSS Operator ManualThe NSS screen456213781 Instrument barNavigation and sensor info can be viewed in a user confi gurable instru

| 9Introduction | NSS Operator ManualThe system includes the following page groups, which each have a pre-confi gured combination of panels: Icon Descr

10 | Introduction | NSS Operator Manual8 The Control pagesThe Control pages give access to page selection, tools and settings.The Pages overview pan

| 11Basic operation | NSS Operator Manual Basic operationThe power key• Press and hold: Turn unit on/off • Single press:Display dialog for lig

12 | Basic operation | NSS Operator ManualSelect active panelIn a split screen you have multiple panels, but only one panel can be active at a time. Y

| 13Basic operation | NSS Operator Manual Placing the cursorThe cursor is by default not shown on any panel.You tap the screen to place the cursor on

14 | Charts | NSS Operator Manual ChartsThe chart function displays your vessel’s position relative to land and other chart objects. On the panel you

| 15Charts | NSS Operator ManualUsing the cursor on the chart panelThe cursor is by default not shown on the chart panel.When you tap the screen, the

16 | Charts | NSS Operator ManualPositioning the chart on the panel Chart orientationSeveral options are available for how the chart is rotated in t

| 17Charts | NSS Operator Manual3D chart view optionsThere are two 3D views available:• Vessel mode - default mode keeping the boat in center on the

18 | Charts | NSS Operator Manual CategoriesInsight charts includes several categories and sub-categories that you can turn on/off individually depend

| 19Charts | NSS Operator Manual Photo transparencyThe Photo transparency sets the opaqueness of the photo overlay. With minimum transparency setting

20 | Charts | NSS Operator Manual Range RingsTurns on/off range rings on the chart.The range rings can be used to present the distance from your vess

| 21Waypoints, routes & tracks | NSS Operator Manual Waypoints, routes & tracks WaypointsA waypoint is a user generated mark positioned on a c

22 | Waypoints, routes & tracks | NSS Operator ManualMoving a waypoint by tapping the screen1. Select the waypoint by tapping it2. Activate the

| 23Waypoints, routes & tracks | NSS Operator Manual Creating a new trackYou defi ne the track settings and start the new track from the Tracks Set

24 | Navigating with the NSS | NSS Operator Manual Navigating with the NSSThe navigation function included in the NSS allows you to navigate towards t

| 25Navigating with the NSS | NSS Operator Manual Cancel navigationYou cancel navigation from the Goto menu or the chart panel menu. Navigating with

26 | Navigating with the NSS | NSS Operator Manual Magnetic variationMagnetic variation is the diff erence between true bearings and magnetic bearings

| 27Navigating with the NSS | NSS Operator Manual Data  eldsThe Steer panel off ers the following information:DTD Distance to destinationBTW Bearin

| 1Preface | NSS Operator ManualPrefaceAs Navico is continuously improving this product, we retain the right to make changes to the product at any tim

28 | Using the autopilot | NSS Operator Manual Using the autopilotIf an AC12, AC42 or SG05 autopilot computer is connected to the system, autopilot

| 29Using the autopilot | NSS Operator ManualThe autopilot panelThe autopilot panel is used to display information when you are navigating. It rep

30 | Using the autopilot | NSS Operator ManualMODE FEATUREBOAT TYPEDESCRIPTION REQUIRED INPUTMOTOR SAILStandby (passive) mode used when manually steer

| 31Using the autopilot | NSS Operator ManualControlling steering performance in automatic modesThe autopilot should be confi gured during installation

32 | Using the autopilot | NSS Operator ManualInitiating a turnThe illustration below shows how you start the spiral turn steering from the Autopilot

| 33Using the autopilot | NSS Operator ManualZigzag-turnsFor navigating in a zigzag pattern, you set the initial course change before the turn is star

34 | Using the autopilot | NSS Operator Manual Depth Contour Tracking, DCT TMIf the system has input from an echosounder, the autopilot can be set to

| 35Using the autopilot | NSS Operator Manual NoDrift modeThis mode combines the autopilot and the positioning information from the GPS.When NoDrift

36 | Using the autopilot | NSS Operator ManualThe waypoint arrival circleThe Arrival radius defi nes the point at which a turn is initiated when you a

| 37Using the autopilot | NSS Operator ManualThe set course to steer (CTS) and set wind angle are entered from the compass heading and the wind transd

2 | Preface | NSS Operator ManualThe softwareThis manual is written for Simrad NSS Release to Market 1 (RTM1). Please check web site for details on r

38 | Using the autopilot | NSS Operator ManualWhen running, it is diffi cult to steer the boat with waves coming sideways or from behind. The waves may

| 39Using the autopilot | NSS Operator Manual The autopilot settings panelThe Autopilot settings panel gives access to settings that might be changed

40 | Using the autopilot | NSS Operator Manual Sailing parameters  Note: Sailing parameter settings are only available if the boat type is set to S

| 41Using the autopilot | NSS Operator ManualAutomatic steeringThis option displays an overview of all autopilot steering parameters, and you can adju

42 | Using the radar | NSS Operator Manual Using the radarThe radar panel can be set up as a full screen view or combined with other panels.The radar

| 43Using the radar | NSS Operator ManualOptimizing the radar imageYou may be able to improve the radar image by adjusting the radar sensitivity, and

44 | Using the radar | NSS Operator Manual O setAllows you to move the PPI center to any location on the radar panel.1. Select the off set option fro

| 45Using the radar | NSS Operator ManualDe ning an EBL/VRM marker1. Ensure that the cursor is not active on the radar panel (press the X key)2. Ac

46 | Using the radar | NSS Operator Manual Target expansionTarget expansion will override and increase the default radar pulse length, providing larg

| 47Using the radar | NSS Operator Manual MARPA targetsIf the NSS includes a heading sensor, the MARPA function (Mini Automatic Radar Plotting Aid) c

| 3Contents | NSS Operator ManualContents7 Introduction7 The NSS front panel and keys8 The NSS screen11 Basic operation11 The power key11 Using th

48 | Using the radar | NSS Operator ManualTarget trails and safe ringsYou can defi ne the length of the MARPA trail making it easier to follow target m

| 49Using the radar | NSS Operator Manual Radar settings panelRadar symbologyYou can turn on/off optional radar symbology individually from the Ra

50 | The echosounder | NSS Operator Manual The echosounderThe echosounder function provides a view of the water and bottom beneath your vessel, allo

| 51The echosounder | NSS Operator Manual Split screen optionsZoomThe Zoom mode presents a magnifi ed view of the sounder image on the left side of

52 | The echosounder | NSS Operator Manual Adjusting color and gain settingsGainThe gain controls the sensitivity of the echosounder.The more you in

| 53The echosounder | NSS Operator Manual Placing a mark on an echosounder imageYou can position a mark at the vessel’s position by pressing and holdi

54 | The echosounder | NSS Operator ManualWhen the echosounder image is being recorded, there will be a fl ashing red symbol and a message will appear

| 55The echosounder | NSS Operator ManualThe  sh echoesYou can select how you want the echoes to appear on the echosounder image.Traditional  sh ech

56 | The echosounder | NSS Operator Manual Overlay downscanWhen a StructureScan unit is connected to your NSS system, you can overlay DownScan images

| 57StructureScan™ | NSS Operator Manual StructureScan™StructureScan™ is an optional hardware module that uses high frequency to provide a High resol

4 | Contents | NSS Operator Manual38 Using the NSS in an AP24/AP28 system38 Using the autopilot in an EVC system39 The autopilot settings panel42

58 | StructureScan™ | NSS Operator Manual SideScanRangescaleLeft water column Right water columnSurfacefaceSuurfThe rangeThe range setting determines

| 59StructureScan™ | NSS Operator Manual DownScan imageWhen zooming in on a DownScan image, the sea fl oor will be kept near to bottom of the screen,

60 | StructureScan™ | NSS Operator Manual Measuring distanceThe cursor can be used to measure the distance between two observations on the StructureS

| 61The Instruments panels | NSS Operator Manual The Instruments panelsThe instrument panels consists of multiple gauges - analog, digital and bar

62 | Using AIS | NSS Operator Manual Using AISIf an AIS device is connected, any targets detected by this devices can be displayed and tracked. You

| 63 Using AIS | NSS Operator ManualViewing information about all AIS targetsChart pagesYou can view information about all AIS targets within range of

64 | Using AIS | NSS Operator Manual Filtering the targetsAll targets are by default shown on the display if an AIS device is connect to the NSS syst

| 65Audio | NSS Operator Manual AudioWhen the NSS is connected to a SonicHub server you can use your unit to control audio play-back from iPod, iPhon

66 | Audio | NSS Operator ManualSetting up the SonicHub speakersSpeaker zonesYour unit has four on-board amplifi ed channels for directly driving spe

| 67Audio | NSS Operator ManualAudio playbackPlayback panel buttons• Tap Display source’s native menu• Tap Play previous track• Tap Play• Tap Play

| 5Contents | NSS Operator Manual66 Operating the audio source67 Audio playback67 Using the FM/AM radio68 Using Sirius radio69 SiriusXM™ weather (

68 | Audio | NSS Operator ManualUsing Sirius radioThe Sirius panel buttons• Tap and hold Tune in to a Sirius radio channel• Tap Goto previous/ne

| 69SiriusXM™ weather (North America only) | NSS Operator Manual SiriusXM™ weather (North America only)When connected to a Navico Weather Module WM-2

70 | SiriusXM™ weather (North America only) | NSS Operator ManualWeather symbologyPrecipitationShades of color are used to show precipitation type a

| 71SiriusXM™ weather (North America only) | NSS Operator ManualWeather overlay transparencyThe opaqueness of the weather overlay can be adjusted.Min

72 | Using Video | NSS Operator ManualUsing VideoThe video function allows you to view videos or camera sources on your NSS screen.For information ab

| 73Using Video | NSS Operator ManualMirroring the video imageVideo input can be set to display a mirrored image. This setting can be helpful for rear

74 | BEP CZone | NSS Operator Manual BEP CZoneThe NSS system integrate with BEP’s CZone system used for controlling and monitoring a distributed pow

| 75BEP CZone | NSS Operator ManualEnables you to monitor all on board parameters including tank levels displayed in graphical, percentage and volume

76 | The alarm system | NSS Operator Manual The alarm systemThe NSS system will continuously check for dangerous situations and system faults whil

| 77The alarm system | NSS Operator ManualThe alarms dialogThe alarms can be setup in the Alarms dialog. This dialog also includes information about

6 | Contents | NSS Operator Manual87 Menu and dialog overview87 Panel menus87 Goto menu88 Settings dialogs90 Index

78 | The Tools page | NSS Operator Manual The Tools pageThe Tools dialog includes options and tools that are not specifi c to any panel. This dialo

| 79The Tools page | NSS Operator Manual Find Search function for several chart items. W aypoin ts/routes/tracks List of waypoints, routes and track

80 | The Tools page | NSS Operator Manual FilesFile management system for fi les, waypoints, routes, tracks and settings. CZoneCZone will appear when

| 81Customizing your system | NSS Operator Manual Customizing your system Page overviewThe Pages group overviewThe Pages group overview is pre-c

82 | Customizing your system | NSS Operator Manual Deleting a pageAll pre-confi gured and user defi ned pages, except the main page for the page group,

| 83Customizing your system | NSS Operator Manual LanguageControls the language used on this unit for panels, menus and dialogs. Changing the language

84 | Using the simulator | NSS Operator ManualUsing the simulatorSimulator modeThe simulation feature will let you see how the unit works in a stati

| 85Maintenance | NSS Operator Manual MaintenancePreventive maintenanceThe NSS unit does not contain any fi eld serviceable components, therefore the

86 | Maintenance | NSS Operator Manual Backing up your system dataWaypoints, routes, tracks that you create are fi led on your system. It is recommende

| 87Menu and dialog overview | User Guide Style Template Menu and dialog overview Panel menusThe graphics below shows panel specifi c menus without

| 7Introduction | NSS Operator Manual IntroductionThe NSS front panel and keysMARKMOBGOTOMENUPAGESSTBYINMOBOUTAUTOSIMRADNSS 7PUSH TO ENTER12 2345678

88 | Menu and dialog overview | User Guide Style Template Settings dialogsThe Settings overview page is available by repeated presses on the PAGES ke

| 89Menu and dialog overview | User Guide Style TemplateNavigation settingsFuel settingsTracks settingsAlarms settingsUnits settingsNetwork settingsVe

90 | Index | NSS Operator ManualIndex22AAbout this manual 1AIS 62De ning dangerous vessels 64Filtering the targets 64Icon orientation 64Selectin

| 91Index | NSS Operator ManualCustomizing your system 81DData  elds 27Datum 26Declarations 1Demo mode 84Dialog boxes 12Scroll by dragging the

92 | Index | NSS Operator ManualDeleting a page 82Eshosounder panel 50Instruments panels 61MENU panel button 9Pages group overview 81Panel button

| 93Index | NSS Operator ManualTTarget symbols 62Technical information 83Text size 83Tides 79Time and date 83Tools page 78Touch screen, basic op

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